What is a good way to store chocolate, in an area that is hot during the summer? I have read "chocolate is best stored tightly wrapped in a dry place with a cool temperature of 15 to 21 degrees C (60 to 70 degrees F". Is a dedicated refrigerator (set to those temperatures) the right solution?

March 16, 200610:00 pm

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Wrap it in foil, zip it up in a ziplog bag tightly. freeze it.

March 17, 20064:18 pm

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I know someone who created a "cool closet" to store chocolate for her shop. It is just a area that is covered with a thick poly sheet to whold the air in and has a small window AC unit that blows cool air in.

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How big was the walk-in and how big was the dehumidifier?? I'm trying to figure out how to utilize sadly an unused freezer and if I can get the temp warm enough and maybe install a de-humidifier it might be a great place for finished choc.! Thanks.
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March 18, 20066:25 am

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I use a wine cooler.

March 20, 20063:32 pm

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A wine cooler! That is a great idea...because those already can be set to "warmer" cool conditions right Montegrano?